Shooter sentenced in 2024 killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The man who fatally shot NYPD officer Jonathan Diller has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Guy Rivera, 36, was convicted in April of aggravated manslaughter and attempted murder. “Jonathan Diller represented the very best of law enforcement: courage, commitment […]
15 stolen agricultural drones recovered at NJ warehouse
15 agricultural drones that were stolen last month in New Jersey were recovered on Monday elsewhere in the state, the New Jersey State Police said.
Classmate speaks up, loaded gun found in NJ high school classroom
A West Orange High School senior was arrested after a classmate reported him showing a handgun, leading to a quick search that uncovered a loaded weapon in his backpack.
Woman killed after 2 cars smash into laundromat in Newark, New Jersey
Essex County officials said a pickup truck struck a parked vehicle outside the Ivy Hill Laundromat on Irvington Avenue around 2:30 p.m., causing both cats to crash into the front of the business.
After an Abrupt Shutdown, Monkey Thief Finds a New Home on 9th Ave
Monkey Thief is back. After an abrupt shutdown, the cocktail bar reopened last week on 9th Avenue — with a new setup and a familiar feel. But don’t get too comfortable – because the new Monkey Thief at Rita’s, previously home to ’ritas at the corner of W51st Street and 9th Avenue, is a short pop-up while the team finishes building out the permanent new...
Solomon Appoints Local to Business Administrator Post
Mayor James Solomon has once again reached across the Hudson for administrative talent. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each month. In addition, you’ll be signed up for the daily email “Jersey City Today, ” the weekly “This Weekend” events email, and our Sunday news roundup email.
Ex-Hoboken Assemblyman Garcia’s bribery sentencing delayed until June 3rd
Former Hoboken Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia’s federal bribery sentencing has been delayed until June 3rd, according to the public court docket for his case. ” … The Court, having received a request for adjournment, hereby reschedules the sentencing date for 6/3/2026 at 11:00 AM in Newark – Courtroom 4A before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo,” U.S. District Court Judge decided on April 24th.
Jury convicts NJ man in gruesome murder that left pro athlete dumped in SUV...
A Bergen County man was convicted for the 2015 murder of former Knicks draft pick Michael Wright, who was found dead after being drugged and struck with a cinderblock.
Zohran Mamdani Calls It “Unacceptable” But a New York Police Department Officer Keeps Driving...
In New York City, where automated cameras now issue millions of tickets each year, one case has come to symbolize the limits of enforcement and the fragility of public trust. Officer James Giovansanti, a member ... Read more
State police find over 16,000 envelopes of fentanyl and heroin during traffic stop
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Prosecutors say a traffic stop by New York State Police stops a major drug shipment from New York City from reaching the streets of the Capital Region. An indictment reveals on March 1, during a traffic stop by New York State Police at 7:42 p.m. on Washington Avenue Extension, 16,5000 glassine envelopes filled with fentanyl and heroin were found in...
